About this role
When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
Why join us?
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.
Bombardier’s Benefits Program With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) Competitive base salary Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Tele Health Program What are your contributions to the team?
- Ensure (through discussion with Engineering and the Flight Crew) that proposed aircraft configuration changes, will not adversely affect upcoming ground or flight tests
- Ensure that detailed aircraft configuration requirements (FTE Set-up Sheets) are met
- Prepare, coordinate and authorize work to be performed on the aircraft, including development of the nightly work package
- Act as the primary point of contact to authorize all work performed on the flight test aircraft
- Serve as a focal for work package issues and provide liaison support to the various BFTC departments in support of short term scheduling goals
- Provide morning aircraft status briefing to various BFTC functions
- Prepare Pre-flight/Pre-Test Aircraft Configuration Briefing report and conduct briefings
- Attend Post-flight/Post-Test debrief meetings and perform follow up coordination activities for discrepancies reported during testing
- In coordination with Quality Assurance, plan and coordinate the timely execution of all Airworthiness Maintenance requirements, and maintain the tracking and timing of inspections, time life items and special maintenance items
- Work closely with the Flight Crew and is familiar with the aircraft test schedule
- Assist Lead Flight Test Engineer with the development of the short-term flight test schedule by providing input for upcoming maintenance, inspection and down time requirements.
- Attend daily meetings associated with aircraft support issues and status briefings
- Support offsite testing as required
- Manage deferred maintenance items and coordinate resolution
- Assist Project and Ground Operations with the development of downtime planning activities How to thrive in this role?
- Typically 3-5 years experience in the aircraft maintenance field as a Mechanic, Technician, or Inspector ADDITIONAL DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A&P License or (Canadian equivalent) or FCC license
- Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or related field
- Previous experience in a similar capacity on experimental flight test aircraft
- 1-2 years experience at Bombardier BFTC
- QA, QC or Engineering experience preferred Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning or maintenance control Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!
Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws. Job Aircraft Configuration Controller Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet Organization Learjet Inc Shift Employee Status Regular Requisition 16353 Aircraft Configuration Controller